The Swans travel to Newcastle on Sunday as they look to boost their survival hopes, with their statement declaring that supporters shouldn't be concerned.

"These things often happen on training grounds up and down the country, so despite the media reports, Swans fans shouldn't be concerned," added the spokesman.

"The squad had just returned to training on the back of a disappointing defeat at Hull and their frustration at not getting the result they wanted boiled over during a full 11 v 11 practice match between the group.

"There are a lot of winners within the squad and they want to finish the job. You only have to look at the commitment and effort they put in against Chelsea on Sunday with just 10 men to see that.

"It certainly looked like a team that was fighting for each other rather than against each other - as is being suggested in some quarters."